Manufacturing Leader - Nights

Cook Trading Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join COOK as a Night Kitchen Team Leader, leading with passion to create remarkable food. Your role focuses on nurturing a supportive, inclusive kitchen atmosphere, promoting safety, and mentoring a dedicated team. Enjoy company benefits such as profit sharing, steep staff discounts, and days off for life's special moments.

Benefits

30% staff discount

Profit share scheme

Extra days off for life moments

Birthday off

CookieJar Smart Spending discounts

Qualifications

• Natural leader who values bringing people together.
• Embodies COOK's values - caring about people and the planet.
• Great communicator capable of inspiring a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hands-on team with kindness and respect.
• Mentor team members to help them reach their potential.
• Ensure safety and create a joyful workplace atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH training (or willingness to gain)

Job description

At COOK, we believe in doing things the right way – withCare, Being Remarkable, Having Fun, and Being Part of the Family. We’re looking for aNight Kitchen Team Leaderto join us, leading with passion and purpose to create remarkable food while building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading with Care

• Be a hands-on, visible leader who nurtures a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork.
• Look out for your team, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Develop and mentor your team, helping them grow and reach their full potential.
• Champion safety and well-being, ensuring a happy and secure workplace for all.
• Work alongside the Head Chef, Production Manager, Engineering Manager and Technical Lead to create food we’re proud of – made with the same care as home cooking.
• Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain the highest standards.
• Ensure every dish is something we’d love to serve at our own table by engaging with the Taste Panel.

Having Fun & Being Part of the Family

• Foster a positive, joyful atmosphere – because we believe work should be enjoyable.
• Celebrate team successes, big and small, and create moments that bring people together.
• Share ideas and innovations to help make COOK’s kitchen the best it can be.

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader who loves bringing people together and making them feel valued.
• Someone who embodiesCOOK’s values– caring deeply about people, food, and the planet.
• A great communicator who can inspire and motivate a team.
• Food Safety Level 3 and IOSH training are great to have (or a willingness to gain these qualifications with our support).

Why You’ll Love Working at COOK

• We care– about our people, our community, and our planet.
• We share– 5% of our profits go to the team.
• We have fun– from team huddles to shared meals, work should bring joy.
• We make a difference– as a certified B Corp, we’re serious about doing business the right way.

Some of our Benefits

30% staff discount Profit share scheme

CookieJar Smart Spending discounts Your birthday off

Extra days off for big life moments – moving house, getting married, volunteering, or your child’s first day at school

If you’re ready to be part of something remarkable, we’d love to hear from you. Whatever your story, if you share our values and want to grow with COOK, apply today.